It’s never to early to prepare for the future.

CBS has revealed its fall lineup for the 2025-2026 TV season, featuring 16 returning shows and eight new series. This year, Sunday nights promise excitement with Tracker airing at 8:00 p.m., followed by the launch of The Road, a country music competition series created by Yellowstone‘s Taylor Sheridan and Blake Shelton.

The prolific writer has another project in the works for CBS, the new Yellowstone spinoff titled Y: Marshals, starring Luke Grimes. Set to premiere Sundays in spring 2026, the series will feature Grimes as Kayce Dutton, who transitions from a former rancher and Navy SEAL to a member of an elite U.S. Marshals team.

With Sundays mapped out, what about Thursdays? When will Matlock return for its second season of legal drama? Here’s what we know.

How Many Episodes Are There of Matlock Season 1?

The first season consists of 18 episodes.

Is Matlock on CBS Tonight (May 8)?

Nope. The season finale of Matlock aired Thursday, April 17 on CBS. The show is officially on hiatus.

Will There Be a Season 2 of Matlock?

Yes! Back in October 2024, CBS renewed its freshman hit for a second season.

When Does Matlock Return With New Episodes?

No official release date has been announced, but it was recently revealed that Matlock returns to Thursday nights this fall on CBS. We expect the second season to debut in September, with our best guess being Thursday, September 25.

Where To Watch Matlock Online:

The first season of Matlock is available on Paramount+, PlutoTV, Amazon, and CBS.com.

Happy streaming!